The Eye
How can you believe your eyes when they're not yours?
2008 | 98m | English
Popularity: 9 (history)
| Director: | David Moreau, Xavier Palud |
|---|---|
| Writer: | Sebastian Gutierrez |
| Staring: |
| Violinist Sydney Wells was accidentally blinded by her sister Helen when she was five years old. She submits to a cornea transplantation, and while recovering from the operation, she realizes that she is seeing dead people. | |
| Release Date: | Feb 01, 2008 |
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| Director: | David Moreau, Xavier Palud |
| Writer: | Sebastian Gutierrez |
| Genres: | Drama, Horror, Thriller |
| Keywords | sibling relationship, blindness and impaired vision, eye operation, eyesight, dying and death, eye, classical music, sister, afterlife, eye specialist, remake, corneal transplant |
| Production Companies | Cruise/Wagner Productions, Vertigo Entertainment, Paramount Vantage, Lionsgate, VN Productions |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $58,010,320
Budget: $12,000,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Feb 03, 2026 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Jessica Alba | Sydney Wells |
| Alessandro Nivola | Dr. Paul Faulkner |
| Parker Posey | Helen Wells |
| Chloë Grace Moretz | Alicia Millstone |
| Rade Šerbedžija | Simon McCullough |
| Mia Stallard | Little Girl |
| Obba Babatundé | Dr. Haskins |
| Danny Mora | Miguel |
| Rachel Ticotin | Rosa Martinez |
| Tamlyn Tomita | Mrs. Cheung |
| Karen Elizabeth Austin | Mrs. Hillman |
| Fernanda Romero | Ana Christina Martinez |
| Zak Santiago | Emilio |
| Heather Doerksen | Sickly Woman |
| Tegan Moss | Teenage Girl |
| Juan Carlos Cantu | Factory Foreman |
| Rachel Manera | Nurse (uncredited) |
| Braden Wilcox | Children's Ward Cancer Patient (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| David Moreau | Director |
| Sebastian Gutierrez | Screenplay |
| Patrick Lussier | Editor |
| Lance Gilbert | Stunts |
| Owen Walstrom | Stunts |
| Sabine Varnes | Stunt Double |
| Oxide Pang Chun | Original Film Writer |
| Jeffrey Jur | Director of Photography |
| Michael Dennison | Costume Design |
| Jack L. Murray | Line Producer |
| Martin Chávez | Thanks |
| Xavier Palud | Director |
| Allen Hall | Special Effects Supervisor |
| James H. Spencer | Production Design |
| Chris Gehrt | Casting Assistant |
| Mic Rodgers | Second Unit Director |
| Ed Duran | Grip |
| Jojo Hui Yuet-Chun | Original Film Writer |
| Garvin Cross | Stunts |
| Marco Beltrami | Original Music Composer |
| Carl Paoli | Stunt Double |
| Luca Ispirescu | Stunt Double |
| Mike Carpenter | Stunts |
| Loyd Bateman | Stunts |
| Kimani Ray Smith | Stunts |
| Scott J. Ateah | Stunt Coordinator |
| James M. Halty | Stunts |
| Ryan Ennis | Stunts |
| Danny Pang Phat | Original Film Writer |
| Clinton Wayne | Prosthetic Makeup Artist |
| Daria Cercek | Producer's Assistant |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Paula Wagner | Producer |
| Peter Block | Executive Producer |
| Tom Ortenberg | Executive Producer |
| Doug Davison | Executive Producer |
| Darren Miller | Executive Producer |
| Michelle Manning | Producer |
| Michael Paseornek | Executive Producer |
| Mike Elliott | Executive Producer |
| Roy Lee | Executive Producer |
| Don Granger | Producer |
| Peter Chan Ho-Sun | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
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| 2024 | 4 | 23 | 34 | 15 |
| 2024 | 5 | 25 | 53 | 16 |
| 2024 | 6 | 20 | 38 | 10 |
| 2024 | 7 | 27 | 44 | 16 |
| 2024 | 8 | 22 | 38 | 14 |
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| 2024 | 10 | 17 | 31 | 9 |
| 2024 | 11 | 20 | 51 | 11 |
| 2024 | 12 | 19 | 35 | 11 |
| 2025 | 1 | 39 | 97 | 19 |
| 2025 | 2 | 20 | 33 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 7 | 25 | 1 |
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| 2025 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 | 2 | 10 | 11 | 7 |
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| 2025 | 7 | 636 | 746 |
The Eye had the potential to be a gripping psychological horror, but it fell short in depth and originality. The plot follows a familiar formula without bringing much new to the table, making it predictable despite some intriguing moments. The directing is solid, with well-timed transitions and a sm ... ooth shift into the second act. Cinematography stands out in certain scenes, especially with the contrast between reality and visions, and small production details show attention to realism. However, while the visuals are effective, they don't fully compensate for the film’s lack of emotional weight. Jessica Alba’s performance is serviceable but lacks the intensity needed to carry a psychological horror film. She maintains the same on-screen presence she’s known for, but it doesn’t elevate the script, which already struggles with depth. The supporting cast does a decent job, though no one truly stands out. The script itself feels basic, relying on surface-level tension rather than digging into the psychological aspects of the story. The sound design helps build atmosphere, but it doesn’t leave a lasting impact. Overall, The Eye is watchable with good production value and some eerie moments, but it doesn’t push boundaries or leave a strong impression.